
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has not yet signed a contract extension with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), according to BBC journalist Oluwashina Okeleji. The NFF is facing increased competition from other African nations seeking to secure the services of the Franco-Malian coach. Shehu Dikko, the chairman of the National Sports Commission, is involved in the efforts to retain Chelle.
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